The victim of a shooting in Poplar Bluff Friday morning has died and two people have been charged with his murder.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 21 year old Walter L. Currie Jr., of Broseley, and 24 year old Patricia Bales, of Poplar Bluff, have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

Currie has been charged with second degree murder. Bales faces a second degree murder charge, as well as second degree assault, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The shooting happened shortly before 6 am at an apartment in the 500 block of Cynthia Street. Upon arrival on the scene, officers found a white male who had been shot several times. The victim, 38 year old Donald Perry, of Sedgewickville, was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, where he died Friday afternoon.

LOUIS WOMAN KILLED IN PEMISCOT COUNTY WRECK

A St. Louis woman has died following a wreck in Pemiscot County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred on Interstate 55 when a vehicle ran off the roadway and struck the rear of a parked vehicle.

A passenger in the first vehicle, 28 year old Jessica White, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, 33 year old Jessica Richmond, of Sikeston, suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING METH RELATED CHARGE

A Poplar Bluff man is facing a meth related charge following his arrest Sunday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30 year old Caleb Scowden was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; and speeding.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES, INCLUDING POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

A Poplar Bluff man was taken into custody Sunday evening on multiple drug related charges.

According to the Highway Patrol, 37 year old Jason Crawley is facing felony charges of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine; and possession of marijuana.

Crawley also reportedly had multiple warrants from the Poplar Bluff Police Department.

TWO FAKE $100 BILLS USED AT NORTHEAST ARKANSAS GAS STATION

A customer reportedly used fake money this past weekend at a Northeast Arkansas gas station.

According to KAIT, a worker at a gas station in Jonesboro found two fake $100 bills Sunday morning. The money had been used Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Jonesboro police are investigating the incident.

STAFF MEMBERS OF SENATOR BLUNT TO HOLD MOBILE OFFICE THIS WEEK IN CHARLESTON

Staff members of United States Senator Roy Blunt will be in Charleston this week to conduct a mobile office.

Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt’s staff.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the BANC Service Corporation in Charleston.